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On My Own

On My Own

It is early in the day for most. 
I am just going to sleep. ‘
This will make many people angry. 
But at times, I just don’t care. 
I wish that I did. 

A glass of wine, a pill from the doctor. 
That is not enough. 

Soon, it is a second glass, a second small tablet.
I have to keep up to everything; that is expected.
I have done so for so long, I don’t remember…
any other life.

Others hurt too. I see. I watch. I listen. 
Everywhere, pain. Suffering!

Then there is that moment, you ask yourself???
“Do I like me anymore?” 
(All drugs, alcohol or “other” should be taken in front of a mirror.
You need to see for yourself what things are doing to you…legal or not.)

If the answer is not hopeful…
then the problem is great indeed. 
The burden heavy, the measure of it, 
only “You” know. 
Oh, and Him.

Friends, 
Hope is sometimes right there.
In front of everything, seated in the best place.
Yet we “choose” to walk on, the path unknown,
Careless, reckless and dangerous to ourselves, 
and even to others.
If that is happening, or worse has happened?
You have been given permission to go back. 
“He” died to make it possible. 
You can make it right.
It is a gift.

You are valued. You have a place.
You are loved.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Duncan Avatar
August 26, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Nicely penned, I don't take doctor drugs, street drugs or alcohol.
Michael Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 1:52 PM
There's one teacher I listen to...JESUS...the greatest teacher of all...Must admit though it takes a lot of love to help an addict or to lift a drunkard from the floor...Great write
Foster Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 2:04 PM
I listen and fall so short all the time. His greatness, shines all the greater... I am in awe. Sometimes, truly it is hard to love some that seem so unlovable. Then I remember, it could just as easily be me... or has been me... or will be me... or if not, someone I care deeply for, or will care, or have cared.... Ann
Perrin Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 6:02 AM
" All drugs, alcohol or “other” should be taken in front of a mirror. You need to see for yourself what things are doing to you…legal or not." Love it! Well done Ann :-) x
Foster Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 12:54 PM
Dear friend, may your day be full of colors... bright like flowers... that make you smile... especially when no one else sees them... Ann
Krutsinger Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:11 AM
What a fantastic write! And what great advice: "(All drugs, alcohol or “other” should be taken in front of a mirror. You need to see for yourself what things are doing to you…legal or not.)" WOW! a FAV for me Ann!
Foster Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 12:53 PM
Hugs. Thank you for your kindness. An honor to be Fav anytime...every time... A blessing on your day my friend. Ann
Mcintosh Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 7:54 PM
Such an amazing poem. I absolutely love it. I've faved it and will read again. God bless you always.
Foster Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 12:53 PM
Ever you come to visit, and I put the pot of tea right on the burner... and start making cookies... Love to share the day... God give you all the best... Ann
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